#3747 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#39011 of 50,301 nationally
About Oates El
Oates El is a public elementary located in Houston, in the Houston ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 233 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3747th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (67th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 233.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Oates El ranks 408th of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)93.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Oates El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Oates El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Furr H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
914 students · 1.5 km away
Whittier El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students · 2.5 km away
Elmore El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students · 2.9 km away
Jacinto City El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students · 3.5 km away
The Varnett School - East
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
275 students · 3.6 km away
Pleasantville El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
219 students · 3.7 km away
Robinson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students · 3.8 km away
Holland Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
476 students · 4.0 km away
Harris R P El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students · 4.0 km away
Normandy Crossing El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students · 4.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oates El a good school?
Oates El has a Success Index (US) of 29.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3747 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Oates El rank in Texas?
Oates El ranks #3747 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #39011 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Oates El?
Oates El had 233 students in 2025.
Is Oates El a elementary school or a high school?
Oates El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Oates El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Oates El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.